Waterfall Hikes Near McDonald, PA

2,263 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near McDonald? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of McDonald. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.3701°N, -80.2324°W

Map of Waterfalls Near McDonald

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

1 of 6 waterfalls near McDonald is flowing strongly today

Creek Falls Strong Grant City Falls Moderate Springfield Falls Moderate Spillway Falls Moderate Homewood Falls Barely Flowing Quakertown Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Sunny Best
Ind 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near McDonald

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Creek Falls Strong · 3090 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Grant City Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 26th percentile
  3. 3 Springfield Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 Spillway Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Quakertown Falls Barely Flowing · 882 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Homewood Falls Barely Flowing · 1340 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around McDonald (2 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

34.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

16.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near McDonald

Homewood Falls waterfall

Homewood Falls

43 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spillway Falls waterfall

Spillway Falls

43.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grant City Falls waterfall CC

Grant City Falls

44.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Creek Falls waterfall

Creek Falls

19.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Springfield Falls waterfall

Springfield Falls

34.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Quakertown Falls waterfall CC

Quakertown Falls

16.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near McDonald

Are there free waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 2 free waterfalls near McDonald, including Quakertown Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in McDonald?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near McDonald, including Quakertown Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near McDonald?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near McDonald, including Quakertown Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near McDonald?

The shortest waterfall hike near McDonald is Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near McDonald?

The tallest waterfall near McDonald is Quakertown Falls at 40 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around McDonald?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near McDonald have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to McDonald?

The closest waterfall to McDonald is Homewood Falls, approximately 25.7 miles away.

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